Greek Chicken Pilaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped yellow onion
2 -3 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 cup long-grain white rice (uncooked)
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 lemon, juice of (about 3 tablespoons)
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste
fresh ground pepper
2 1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken breasts
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup pitted kalamata olive

Preparation

In a skillet over medium heat, add oil and let it heat up a bit.
Add in onion and garlic; stir/saute for 5 minutes or until tender.
Add in rice and cook/stir 1 minute longer.
Add in tomato sauce, lemon juice, oregano, sugar, salt, and pepper; stir to combine.
Transfer mixture to a 2-quart casserole dish that has been lightly sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
Add in chicken and broth; stir to combine.
Cover and bake in a 350\u00b0 oven for ABOUT 1 hour or until the liquid is absorbed.
Sprinkle with feta cheese and olives.
Let rest 5-10 minutes before serving.